There shall be established in Exposition Park the position of Exposition Park Manager to be filled by a person appointed by the Governor for the purpose of managing, scheduling, and administering all park-related events, including, but not limited to, oversight for the police and security services of the park.

(a) The Exposition Park Manager may appoint the following persons:

(1) The chief, assistant chief, and the security and public safety leadership of Exposition Park, who shall have the powers of peace officers as specified in Section 830.3 of the Penal Code, and who shall work in consultation and under contract with the Exposition Park Manager.

(2) Other safety officers who shall have the powers of arrest as specified in Section 830.7 of the Penal Code.

(b) The officers appointed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall provide police and security services to keep order and to preserve the peace and safety of persons and property at the California Science Center, California African American Museum, and all other facilities in Exposition Park on a year-round basis, in coordination with the direction or information provided by the Exposition Park Manager.

(c) The Exposition Park Manager, in consultation with the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of General Services, shall approve the leasing, construction, or alteration of existing facilities within Exposition Park. The executive director of the California Science Center and the executive director of the California African American Museum, in consultation with the Natural Resources Agency and the Department of General Services, shall approve the leasing, construction, or alteration of their respective museum facilities. All actions taken pursuant to this subdivision shall only occur upon approval or delegation of authority by the respective board of directors.

(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 37, Sec. 13. (AB 1817) Effective June 27, 2018.)